My sister is prone to catastrophizing. Even a simple problem can lead her to spiral into anxiety. What can I do to help her cope with these scary thoughts? Nearly all of us experience catastrophic ...

DEAR ABBY: My sister is struggling with severe mental health issues, and so is her live-in boyfriend of 6 1/2 years. She thinks everyone she’s ever had contact with was involved in human trafficking ...

Dear Amy: My question is about family obligations — both financial and emotional. My sister and I are both in our 70s and retired. She has made life choices that have left her alone and out of money ...

DEAR ABBY: My sister and I were born seven years apart and didn’t have a relationship. This continued into our adult life and actually became worse. She was almost bordering on cruel. Our parents didn ...

Dear Annie: I am a sister who cut ties with a sibling, and I’d like to offer my perspective on why. Sometimes, family members who choose to disengage have valid reasons for doing so. In my case, my ...

Dear Annie: My sister is eight years younger than I am. She was homeless, so my older sister took her and her grown son to live with them. “Laura” works at a plant-related business and makes minimum ...

DEAR ABBY: My sister, whom I dearly love, is going through some difficult times. She confides in me about her troubles, and I gladly listen and give advice. Although I am willing to listen and help, I ...

DEAR ERIC: I am 57, and I am the fourth of five siblings. My adolescent years were marked by loneliness, fear, bullying from others because of my weight and anxiety. I had no outlet to express myself ...